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Weather & Climate in Rabat, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rabat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 45.6 sq mi (118.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 36,342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0133°N, 6.8326°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 28, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kenitra, Morocco | M4.6 | 31 km | 23 km |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2007 | 4 km NNE of Sidi Qacem, Morocco | M4.4 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Jul 13, 1996 | 21 km W of Ouezzane, Morocco | M4.3 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 2012 | 26 km NE of Sidi Qacem, Morocco | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2024 | 29 km SSE of Ouezzane, Morocco | M4.2 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 10 km SSE of Ouezzane, Morocco | M4.1 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Mar 4, 1991 | 4 km WNW of Ouezzane, Morocco | M4.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 10 km ENE of Souq Larb’a al Gharb, Morocco | M4.0 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Jan 5, 2006 | 21 km ESE of Mechraa Bel Ksiri, Morocco | M3.9 | 116 km | 0 km |
| Jan 6, 2006 | 19 km SW of Ouezzane, Morocco | M3.9 | 125 km | 0 km |
| May 23, 2025 | 26 km W of Oulmes, Morocco | M3.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Ouezzane, Morocco | M3.8 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Apr 16, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Ouezzane, Morocco | M3.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2008 | 31 km S of Ouezzane, Morocco | M3.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1992 | Morocco | M3.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2004 | 10 km N of Ksar El Kebir, Morocco | M3.7 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 19 km NNW of Tiflet, Morocco | M3.7 | 41 km | 0 km |
| Mar 24, 2005 | 10 km SSW of Ouezzane, Morocco | M3.7 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Jul 9, 2005 | 15 km ESE of Mechraa Bel Ksiri, Morocco | M3.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
Rabat has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 54°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.0").